1967 Fiat Dino vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat Dino weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Fiat Dino (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Dino | 1000 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |